Complaints- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Concerns regarding SEND should be addressed to the class teacher in the first instance. If further guidance is needed, then the SENCo/Headteacher should be involved. If the issue remains unresolved then parents will be referred to the school’s complaints policy.
The parents of pupils with disabilities have the right to make disability discrimination claims to the first-tier SEND tribunal if they believe that our school has discriminated against their children. They can make a claim about alleged discrimination regarding:
- Exclusions;
- Provision of education and associated services;
- Making reasonable adjustments, including the provision of auxiliary aids and services.
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Contact details of support services for parents of pupils with SEND:
Northumberland Parent Partnership Service can provide advice and support to any family or learner, or give information about other support services you may find helpful. The contact details are:Â
01670 623555 / 01670 620350 iass@northumberland.gov.uk Mon - Thurs 9.00am-5.00pm • Fri 9.00am-4.30pm
https://northumberlandiass.org.uk/
Contacts within school for raising concerns:
Mrs Diane Lakey SENCo (admin@ellinghamschool.uk)
Miss Alice Reilly SEND Governor admin@ellinghamschool.uk
The Northumberland Local Offer
Our local authority’s local offer is published here: